Auxiliary bed form structure

ABSTRACT

This invention is an auxiliary bed form usable in combination with a conventional rectangular bed having a frame and spring and mattress assembly to give the bed a substantially round planform shape. At least three structural segments are positionable adjacent to a conventional bed, and when covered with a bedspread give it the appearance of a round bed.

O United States Patent H 1 Cox [4 Jan. 23, 1973 [541 AUXILIARY BED FORM STRUCTURE 2,092,441 9 1937 Ciprus ..l08/90 x 76 I tzBtt C 3508NthM- 1 men or 51; 2: at Primary Examiner-Bobby R. Gay

Assistant ExaminerAndrew M. Calvert [22] Filed: Nov. 23, 1970 Attorney-John H. Widdowson [21] Appl. No.: 91,862 ABSTRACT 52 US. (:1. ..s/2, 5/332, 108/90 T i i is an auxiliary bed sable in [51] Int Cl A47) 23/00 bmatlon with a conventional rectangular bed having a frame and p g and mattress assembly to give the [58] Field of Search 332108/90 bed a substantially round planform shape At least three structural segments are positionable adjacent to [56] References Clted a conventional bed, and when covered with a bed- UNITED STATES PATENTS spread give it the appearance of a round bed.

2,904,796 9/1959 Frey 5/2 R 5 Claims, 4 Drawing Figures AUXILIARY BED FORM STRUCTURE Numerous types and shapes of beds and numerous types of bed extenders and the like are known in the art as having various specific advantages. However, these prior art devices are limited in their stylish attractiveness by their primary extending function. These of the prior art devices which are designed to extend the size of a bed andare primarily attached rectangular shaped members attached to the sides or ends of a conventional rectangular bed in order to make it a little bit larger to increase the comfort of the user. These devices do substantially nothing to alter the overall shape or stylish attraction of the structure and in some instances may detract from it. Other types of bed structures known in the art are adapted to have various structural additions on the sides or ends thereof adapted to hold the bedclothes away from the user or to support some of the weight thereof. These types of bed structures are not designed to have any function other than that described and may detract from the overall appearance and use of the bed structure.

In one preferred specific embodiment of this invention, an auxiliary bed form structure includes a conventional rectangular bed having a supporting frame assembly with a headboard and a spring and mattress assembly in combination with three structural segments shaped like segments of a circle adapted to be positioned adjacent the bed to give it a substantially round shape so when covered with a bedspread it appears to be a round type bed. The three structural segments include two segments hingedly attached to the bed frame at the head end thereof and is adapted to pivot thereabout so the side segments can be positioned adjacent to the bed frame and angularly pivoted therefrom when not in use as a form. The other form segment is positionable at the foot end of the bed adjacent to the frame structure and can be completely removed therefrom when not in use as a form. The three segments preferably have an upper member with the top thereof level with the top surface of the bed. A lower member the same shape as the upper member is positioned below the upper member of the segments and joined on the circumferential edge thereof, defining a shelf between the upper and lower members. The segments are preferably supported on upright legs extending below the lower member.

One object of this invention is to provide an auxiliary bed form structure overcoming the aforementioned disadvantages of the prior art devices.

Still another object of this invention is to provide an auxiliary bed form structure adapted for use with a conventional rectangular bed to give it the appearance of a rounded style bed.

Still, one other object of this invention is to provide an auxiliary bed form structure having three segments each shaped like a segment of a circle and adapted to be positionable against the sides and foot end of the frame of a conventional rectangular bed giving it the appearance of rounded style bed.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide an auxiliary bed form structure having three segments with shelves formed therein that can be used for storage of typical bedside necessities.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide an auxiliary bed form structure which is economical to manufacture and makes a conventional rectangular bed as attractive in appearance as a stylish round bed.

Various other objects, advantages, and features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following discussion, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a frontal perspective view taken from above of the foot end of a conventional rectangular bed and the auxiliary bed form structure with the auxiliary side segments pivoted away therefrom and the auxiliary foot end segment moved directly away from the foot of the bed;

FIG. 2 is a reduced frontal perspective view of the combined form of the bed with the structural segments adjacent thereto having a bedspread thereover and with the rectangular bed form shown in outline;

FIG. 3 is a view taken on line 33 of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 4 is a segmental perspective view of the hinged junction of the side segments members to the bed frame structure .taken from above.

The following is a discussion and description of preferred specific embodiments of the new auxiliary bed form structure of this invention, such being made with reference to the drawings, whereupon the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar parts and/or structure. It is to be understood that such discussion and description is not to unduly limit the scope of the invention.

Referring to the drawings in detail and in particular to FIG. 1, an auxiliary bed form structure of this invention, generally indicated at 10, is shown attached to an uncovered conventional rectangular shaped bed 12 having the separate segments of the structure spaced apart from the bed 12. The auxiliary bed form structure 10 includes side segment members 14 positionable on opposite sides of the bed and a foot segment member 16 positionable at the foot end of the bed 10.

The conventional rectangular bed 12 as shown in the drawings includes a frame 18 with sideboard members 20, headboard member 22, foot board member, a set of springs 24 and a mattress 26 in conventional fashion. In this preferred specific embodiment of the auxiliary bed form structure 10, it is preferably used with the conventional bed 12 similar to that shown in the figures of the drawings; however, it is to be understood the specific frame structure of the bed 12 need not be the style shown in the drawings; other similar and popular styles will function similarly. The conventional bed 12 is shown with the headboard 22 forming the head end support between the sideboard members 20 and is attached to them. The mattress 26 and springs 24 extend above the sideboard members 20 and the upper surface of the mattress, indicated at 28, is a substantial distance above the frame 18.

The side segment members 14 of the auxiliary bed form structure 10 and the foot segment member 16 are shaped in the form of segments of a circle. The segments are particularly shaped to a circle the size of which would inscribe the rectangular shape of the bed. 12. The side segment members 14 are constructed of an upper member 30 shaped like a segment of a circle and a similar shaped lower member 32; these members are joined on the circumferential edges by an upright side member 34. The side segment members 14 are attached to the head end of the frame 18 by hinges 36 as shown in FIG. 4. The side segment members 14 have legs 38 extending through and below the lower members 32 to support them. The legs 38 are positioned on opposite sides of the middle of the segment and at the end opposite the attached end. The legs 38 for all the segments are preferably constructed as shown in FIG. 3 extending through the bottom member and attached to the top member of the segments; they are provided with castors 40 so the segments can be easily moved by hand. The side segment members 14 have a shelf formed between the top member 30 and the bottom member 32 which can be used to store such bedside necessities as the user may desire, typically such things as clocks, radios, books, etc., are easily accommodated in the shelf.

The foot end segments member 16 is constructed similarly to the side segment members 14, with a top member 42, bottom member 44, a side member 46 joining them around the circumferential edge thereof and legs 38 extending below the bottom member. The legs are attached to the foot end member 16 on the ends thereof and on opposite sides of the middle of the member; they are similar to the leg shown in FIG. 3 attaching both the upper 42 and lower 44 members for strength. The foot end segment member 16 is not adapted to be attached to the bed 12 but is designed to be placed against the foot of the bed to give it a round shape then be removed when the bed is in use. Since the foot segment 16 has castors 40, it can be moved and it can be used for additional storage space because it will have a shelf formed between the upper 42 and lower 44 members as do the side segment members. It is to be noted that the foot end segment 16 can be constructed and used in duplicate and placed adjacent the head end and the foot end of a bed structure which does not have a headboard as the bed 12 shown in the drawings; placing segments at both ends of the bed gives it a completely round appearance.

When the side segment members 14 and the foot end segment member 16 are placed against the bed 12, it can be covered with a bedspread 46; this gives the bed 12 the desirable stylish appearance of a substantially round bed, as shown in FIG. 2. Note the upper surface of the combined structure is substantially planar like a natural rounded bed structure. In order to place the auxiliary bed form structure in this condition, the side segment members 14 are pivoted at the hinges 36 and moved adjacent to the edge of the bed 12; the foot end segment member 16 is moved adjacent to the foot end of the bed 12 and bedspread 46 is placed over the bed 12 and the structure 10. When someone desires to use the bed 12, the bedspread 46 is removed and the segments 14 and 16 can be easily removed from the edges of the bed 12.

In manufacture of the auxiliary bed form structure 10 of this invention, it is obvious that the side and foot end segment members can be constructed of wood by common furniture construction methods. The structure 10 can be constructed of sufficient strength to support storage of numerous items in the shelf and it can be constructed in various sizes adapted to fit the common sizes and styles of beds, such as double, queen size, etc., and in furniture styles such as Colonial, Contemporary or Hollywood.

In the use of the auxiliary bed structure 10 of this invention, it is seen that same provides a structure usable in combination with a conventional rectangular shaped bed 12 to give it the appearance of a stylish substantially round bed. The structure 10 is constructed to provide bedside storage space and to easily be removable from the conventional bed 12 and easily replaced in the rounded configuration.

As will be apparent from the foregoing description of the applicant's auxiliary bed form structure, relatively simple means have been provided to transform a conventional rectangular bed into a stylish substantially round bed. The structure is easy to manipulate and adds to the attractiveness of a conventional bed and provides an additional bedside storage area.

While the invention has been described in conjunction with preferred specific embodiments thereof, it will be understood that this description is intended to illustrate and not to limit the scope of the invention, which is defined by the following claims.

I claim:

1. An auxiliary bed structure in combination with a conventional bed having a frame means, and a spring and mattress means having a rectangular planform shape, comprising:

a. said auxiliary bed structure having at least three separate segments, said segments being shaped like segments of a circle, substantially the same height, length and width of said bed, respectively, and positionable adjacent said bed to give same a substantially round planform shape and the appearance of a round bed when covered with a bedspread.

2. The auxiliary bed form means as described in claim 1, wherein: said segments have a shelf means integrally formed therein.

3. The auxilliary bed form structure as described in claim 2, wherein:

a. two of said segments are hingedly attached to the head end of said bed frame means and are positionable alongside said bed and adjacent said frame means, and

b. one of said segments is positionable at the foot end of said bed adjacent said frame means.

4. The auxilliary bed form structure as described in claim 3, wherein:

a. said segments have parallel upper and lower circular segmental shaped members connected on the circular peripheral edge portion thereof by an upright circumferential member and said segments have a plurality of leg members extending therebelow said lower circular segmented shaped members, and

. said lower segments are spaced substantially below said upper segments defining said shelf means therebetween said lower member and said upper member.

5. The auxilliary bed form structure as described in claim 4, wherein:

a. said first named segments have a hinge means attaching said circumferential member thereof at the head end thereof to said frame means at the head end comers thereof, said leg members are attached said first named segments at the foot end corner thereof and on opposite sides of the midportion thereof adapted to support same said segments in conjunction with said hinge means, said leg membershave castor members attached to the lower ends thereof adapted to proyide easy movement of same said segments, and

b. said second named segment has said leg members provide easy movement of same said segment, said attached to the end portions thereof and on opsecond named segment positionable adjacent the posite sides of the mid-portion thereof adapted to foot end of Said bed use and easily removable support same, said leg members have castor memtherefrombers attached to the lower ends thereof adapted to 5 a 

1. An auxiliary bed structure in combination with a conventional bed having a frame means, and a spring and mattress means having a rectangular planform shape, comprising: a. said auxiliary bed structure having at least three separate sEgments, said segments being shaped like segments of a circle, substantially the same height, length and width of said bed, respectively, and positionable adjacent said bed to give same a substantially round planform shape and the appearance of a round bed when covered with a bedspread.
 2. The auxiliary bed form means as described in claim 1, wherein: said segments have a shelf means integrally formed therein.
 3. The auxilliary bed form structure as described in claim 2, wherein: a. two of said segments are hingedly attached to the head end of said bed frame means and are positionable alongside said bed and adjacent said frame means, and b. one of said segments is positionable at the foot end of said bed adjacent said frame means.
 4. The auxilliary bed form structure as described in claim 3, wherein: a. said segments have parallel upper and lower circular segmental shaped members connected on the circular peripheral edge portion thereof by an upright circumferential member and said segments have a plurality of leg members extending therebelow said lower circular segmented shaped members, and b. said lower segments are spaced substantially below said upper segments defining said shelf means therebetween said lower member and said upper member.
 5. The auxilliary bed form structure as described in claim 4, wherein: a. said first named segments have a hinge means attaching said circumferential member thereof at the head end thereof to said frame means at the head end corners thereof, said leg members are attached said first named segments at the foot end corner thereof and on opposite sides of the mid-portion thereof adapted to support same said segments in conjunction with said hinge means, said leg members have castor members attached to the lower ends thereof adapted to provide easy movement of same said segments, and b. said second named segment has said leg members attached to the end portions thereof and on opposite sides of the mid-portion thereof adapted to support same, said leg members have castor members attached to the lower ends thereof adapted to provide easy movement of same said segment, said second named segment positionable adjacent the foot end of said bed for use and easily removable therefrom. 